Introducing Caz Minter for Senior Pastor!
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Being a parent is a tough job, but someone has to do it! We all need a helping hand and support as we navigate raising children. At Ward Church, we are here for you! We have a range of parenting groups and small groups for families. Below, you’ll find a host of resources we’ve curated for you. At the bottom, you’ll find information about counseling services.
Bibles and Devotionals
Preschool
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The Jesus Storybook Bible – By Sally Lloyd-Jones
Elementary
Students
Books
- The Whole-Brain Child – by Daniel Siegel
- To Light Their Way: A Collection of Prayers and Liturgies for Parents – by Kayla Craig
- Every Parent’s Guide to Navigating Our Digital World – Kara Powell, Brad M. Griffin, Art Bamford
- The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too – by Sissy Goff
- Raising Worry-Free Girls – by Sissy Goff and Carlos Whittaker
- Are My Kids on Track? – by Sissy Goff and Melissa Trevathan
- Raising Emotionally Strong Boys – by David Thomas and Sissy Goff
- Tiny Humans, Big Emotions – by Alyssa Campbell and Lauren Stauble
- Discipline That Connects with Your Child’s Heart – by Jim Jackson and Lynne Jackson
- Beyond The Spiral: Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything Anxiety Tells You
- Seen: Healing Despair And Anxiety In Kids And Teens Through The Power Of Connection
- Unbroken Faith – by Diane Dokko Kim
- Habits of the Household – by Justin Whitmel Earley
- Parenting Beyond Your Capacity – by Carrie Nieuwhof
- Give Them Grace – by Elyse Fitzpatrick
- The Sacred Work of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – by Elaine Williams
- Parenting – by David Tripp
- Emotional Healthy Spirituality – by Peter Scazzero
- I Can’t Believe You Just Said That!: Biblical Wisdom for Taming Your Child’s Tongue – by Ginger Hubbard
- Raising an Original: Parenting Each Child According to their Unique God-Given Temperament – by Julie Lyles Carr
- Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments – by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler
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Intentional Parenting – By Doug Fields
Websites
- The Parent Cue: https://theparentcue.org/
- All Pro Dad: https://www.allprodad.com/ – All about dad.
- Axis: https://axis.org/ – Biblical Resources to Help Parents Disciple Their Teens.
- Dr. Leaf: https://drleaf.com/ – podcasts on grief and mental health
- Christian Parenting: https://www.christianparenting.org/
- Connected Families – https://connectedfamilies.org/
- See & Sew – https://www.seedandsew.org/
- Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ – Reviews and ratings of media like movies, games, and books.
- Kaleidoscope. Every book of the Bible. Retold at an elementary reading level. In chapter book form.
- Right Now Media: www.rightnowmedia.org – Ward has an account so it will be free. Lots of Christian media.
Podcasts
- Thrive Marriage Lab – Chris Bruno
- Boundaries.me – Dr. Henry Cloud
- Christian Parenting Podcast Network – Explore a network of parenting podcasts.
- God’s Big Story – Is a podcast for kids!
- Annies Minibff – Is a podcast for kids! Both of these podcasts are great to listen to as a family and discuss.
- Bible Project: Podcast – Putting Bible content in a fun and interesting way to learn.
Media Center
Located right next to RēNū Coffee near Entry 1 at our Northville Campus, our Media Center offers a wide variety of resources for all ages. Browse children’s books, study materials, Christian fiction and non-fiction, biographies, and more. Don’t miss our Library of Things and Puzzle Exchange, which is great for curious minds and family fun! Explore, learn, and be inspired! Learn more
Local Counselors
Our Care Team is ready to help you find a counselor that fits you! Contact them about setting up a phone consult, so they can help determine your needs and provide you with a referral.
Email: care@ward.church
Phone: 248.374.7400 (ask for the Care Department or press 7 to leave a message)
